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NEW BUSINESS 19.


COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO:	Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee Members

FROM:	Alina T. Hudak, City Manager

DATE:	April 28, 2021

SUBJECT:	DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL SCHOOL TOURS TO PROMOTE THE MIAMI BEACH K-12 EDUCATION SYSTEM TO FAMILIES CONSIDERING A MOVE TO MIAMI BEACH.

HISTORY:

On January 26, 2021, the Committee for Quality Education (QEC) made the following motion requesting the development of virtual public school tours:

Made by Beverly Heller

Second by Rachel Weissman

The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and City Commission to market the attributes of the public schools in Miami Beach with a focus on City funded enhancements and develop virtual school tours.

The Committee for Quality Education urges the Mayor and Commission to support the above

request.

As a result of COVID-19, public school onsite tours have been suspended making recruitment of potential students who may be considering alternate educational options a challenge. The QEC is requesting support in student recruitment through the development of virtual school tours that will allow prospective youth and parents the opportunity to tour the school facility virtually.


CONCLUSION: Administration is seeking direction on the interest to develop virtual public school tours and at which Miami Beach public schools.

Applicable Area

Not Applicable

Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14?		Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No		No

Strategic Connection

Prosperity - Be known for (K-12) educational excellence.

ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Type
	Committee for Quality Education Motion January 2021	Memo
	C4P Referral March 17 2021 Commission Meeting	Memo